Memory Loss

Roy Yaari, MD, practices at Banner Alzheimer's Institute.

Memory Loss Video - Full Transcription

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Image: Roy Yaari, MD, remaining on-camera throughout video, speaks.

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Audio:  “I’m Dr. Roy Yaari, a neurologist with the Banner Alzheimer’s Institute.”

Text: Roy Yaari, Banner Alzheimer’s Institute

Audio:  “Memory loss is commonly thought to be a normal part of aging. However, this is not true. As people age, they may take longer to remember certain things but serious memory impairment may be a sign of a medical problem. Potential causes include…”

Text: Infection, Vitamin deficiency, Issues with thyroid gland, An emotional problem, Stroke, Dementia

Audio:  “…infection, vitamin deficiency, issues with the thyroid gland, an emotional problem, stroke or dementia.”

Text:  Banner Alzheimer’s Institute

Audio:  “Dementia is a term that describes the decline in cognitive function due to damage or disease in the brain that interferes with activities of daily living. The thinking problems seen in dementia can include…”

Text:  Memory loss, Difficulties with attention, Language comprehension, Language expression, Problem solving

Audio:  “…memory loss, difficulties with attention, language comprehension, language expression, and problem solving. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia.”

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Audio:  “But there are a number of diseases and medical conditions that may result in similar symptoms. People with memory problems should see a physician. A thorough examination will include…”

Text: Review of the clinical history

Audio:  “…a careful review of the clinical history…”

Text: A physical and neurological evaluation

Audio:  “…a physical and neurological evaluation…”

Text: A review of medications

Audio:  “…a review of medications…”

Text: Cognitive testing

Audio:  “…and cognitive testing. Once a diagnosis is made…”

Text: Banner Alzheimer’s Institute

Audio:  “…an appropriate treatment plan for the patient can be established.”

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